Thumb locks were the early method of choice for Perthville’s protesters to attach themselves to government vessels and vent their anger.

But Perthville Government’s move to set up drum lines along the town’s best beach has backfired, giving activists a foolproof reason to stay exactly where they are: they’re caught up and cannot move a muscle.

Ah, that’s not entirely true. They can move a muscle here and there, which is why the Tennis Player has started a Mexican wave-style rally with everyone who is stuck on the beach, including the Rabbi, to keep them fit while they wait to be untangled.